5 Adeney Ave, Kew is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1913. The property has a land size of 2202m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2023.
One of Kew's great estates gracing a vast hilltop domain, 'Heald Lawn' is a magnificent Queen Anne-style residence designed by renowned architect Henry Kemp for his family on a significant 2200 sq. metre garden allotment (approx.). The celebrated Ussher & Kemp partnership was responsible for much of Melbourne's illustrious Federation-era architecture and 'Heald Lawn' built in 1913 is a culmination of Kemp's internationally-recognised eminence and an icon in Australian architectural history.
Today, at a prestigious address, this grand five bedroom family residence with its distinguished triple-brick facade, ornate two-level interior and quality modern enhancement presents a rare lifestyle opportunity on expansive private grounds. Surrounded by all-seasons garden and beautiful mature trees, a stately reception hall with signature William Montgomery stained glass and exquisite timber panelling provides a memorable entree to a marvellous family home.
A lavish drawing room featuring an arched fireplace inglenook opens to an elevated northside veranda that's also viewed from a sumptuous sitting room warmed by a colossal timber-mantle gas fireplace. Further at ground-level is a large main bedroom with a modern ensuite, a powder room and two additional bedrooms, while at the rear is a generous lounge room, outstanding granite kitchen with an Ilve range cooker, a laundry, powder room and a pool changing room.
A Californian Redwood and Australian Cedar staircase rises to towering mansard-ceiling spaces including a ballroom-size rumpus/games room, two huge bedrooms, a stylish bathroom and a balcony. Additional features include a subfloor cellar, hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, abundant storage, a swimming pool, N/S tennis court, alfresco entertainment terrace and a remote-control garage.
'Heald Lawn' has been the treasured home of prominent families who as custodians of a property in the pantheon of Australian architecture have perfectly preserved its irreplaceable integrity. Situated in a blue-ribbon Kew position, this landmark residence is that once in a lifetime opportunity located within walking distance to private schools (Carey, MLC, Xavier, Ruyton, Trinity and Genazzano), Victoria Park, trams and the Glenferrie Road and Kew Junction precincts.
The size of Kew is approximately 10.5 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 18.0% of total area. The population of Kew in 2016 was 24605 people. By 2021 the population was 24499 showing a population decline of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kew is 50-59 years. Households in Kew are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kew work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.50% of the homes in Kew were owner-occupied compared with 66.10% in 2016.
Kew has 14,094 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kew have seen a 15.42% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.14% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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